Tobacco Recent Programs - C-SPAN Video LibraryThe most recent programs for the Tobacco Taghttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1095
en-USCopyright 2015, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTue, 31 Mar 2015 20:56:15 GMTLarry Merlo on Corporate ResponsibilityLarry Merlo, president and chief executive officer of CVS Health, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon about corporate responsibility. He defended the company's decision to stop the sale of tobacco products. CVS Health had stopped selling cigarettes and all tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores nationwide, and expected to lose $2 billion a year in sales. The company said the sale of tobacco products was inconsistent with its purpose of helping people on a path to better health.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321575-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/321575-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTE-Cigarette MarketingIndustry representatives and anti-tobacco advocates testified on e-cigarette marketing practices designed to appeal to children. In addition, the hearing also focused on the health effects of exposure to e-cigarettes.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320040-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320040-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTOpen Phones on Regulating E-CigarettesMichael Felberbaum, who covered the tobacco industry for the Associate Press, talked by video from Richmond, Virginia, about the electronic-cigarette industry and proposed regulations. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications, including a telephone line reserved for e-cigarette users. Various e-cigarette products were displayed.
A portion of a June 18, 2014, Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on e-cigarettes and portions of a May 15, 2014, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing were shown. A portion of a "VP Live Vape Team" video from a February 2014 Vaping Convention Circuit "vaping" and e-cigarette convention in Tampa Bay, Florida, was also shown.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320131-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320131-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTE-Cigarette Program PreviewA program on regulating electronic cigarettes was previewed with a display of e-cigarette materials and a listing of proposed regulations. A portion of a June 18, 2014, Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing was introduced.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320131-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/320131-2Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Unlucky Strike]John Staddon talked about his book, [Unlucky Strike: Private Health and the Science, Law and Politics of Smoking], in which he says that cigarette smokers are being unfairly targeted by the government. He argued that smoking is not as risky as many people believe and says the data on second-hand smoke is unreliable. He further argued that lifetime medical costs for smokers are less than for nonsmokers, so penalizing (taxing) smokers for being a burden on our healthcare system is unjustified. Professor Staddon spoke at the John Locke Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319715-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319715-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Use and RegulationWitnesses testified at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposal to assert authority over electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and other non-regulated tobacco products. The proposal included prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, and requiring FDA approval and a health warning label for new tobacco products. Mitch Zeller, director of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products said e-cigarettes had the potential to do harm and good, but more studies were needed. Tim McAfee, director of the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health, also testified.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319401-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/319401-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT50th Anniversary of the Surgeon General's Report on SmokingSurgeon General Boris Lushniak released a new report on the health consequences of smoking as Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and senior White House officials marked the 50th anniversary of the first report on tobacco use.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317268-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/317268-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTDr. Oz on Personal and Governmental ResponsibilityDr. Mehmet Oz spoke about the balance between personal and state responsibility for health. He urged governors to make health a top priority in their states, warning against obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and smoking.
This was the keynote speech of the closing session of the National Governors Association (NGA) 2013 Winter Meeting, an annual meeting in which a bipartisan group of U.S. governors gathers in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues affecting the states.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTAnti-Tobacco Advertising CampaignPublic health officials talked about a new federal government ad campaign against tobacco usage. Former smokers told stories in graphic detail about lost limbs and lungs and multiple heart attacks caused by smoking. Terrie Hall talked about her tracheotomy, showing the hole in her neck as evidence of the damage caused by smoking.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304929-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304929-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew Cigarette Package Warning LabelsAudrey Silk talked by telephone about the new packaging policy of graphic pictures on cigarette warning labels and the harassment for smokers because of the labels. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300224-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300224-6Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew Cigarette Package Warning LabelsTom Glynn talked by telephone about new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning labels on cigarette packages. The labels feature graphic pictures that the FDA hopes will reduce the number of smokers and save lives. He also talked about what the effects of the new warnings might be. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300224-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300224-5Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTWhite House Daily BriefingHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg spoke to reporters about new cigarette package warning labels.
Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. He said that President Obama is still finalizing his decision on U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and that the president will be announcing that decision "soon." The briefing ended abruptly for live coverage.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300128-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300128-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Surgeon General Report Surgeon General Benjamin spoke to reporters and answered questions about a report on tobacco use. The study found that as little as one puff from a cigarette can have adverse effects on a person's health.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297002-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297002-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Use PreventionSecretary Sebelius talked about new tobacco-use prevention efforts. Other speakers included Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Howard Koh and the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Peggy Hamburg.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296504-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Merchants of Doubt]Erik Conway talked about the book he wrote with Naomi Orestes, [Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming] (Bloomsbury Press, 2010). Mr. Conway talked about the history of the subgroup of scientists who try to discredit what he terms settled science in controversial areas such as climate change and tobacco use causing cancer. He discussed his book with Greg Dalton and responded to questions from members of the audience. The event was held by the Climate One group of the Commonwealth Club of California in the San Francisco office.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294714-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294714-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [Doubt Is Their Product]David Michaels talked about his book [Doubt is Their Product: How Industry's Assault on Science Threatens Your Health], published by the Oxford University Press. The former assistant secretary of energy for environment, safety, and health during the Clinton administration argued that corporations hire their own scientists to skew the safety records of certain products. In doing so, they manufacture and magnify scientific uncertainties and influence policy decisions to the advantage of polluters and the manufacturers of dangerous products. This has led to delayed action on specific hazards, including tobacco, global warming, asbestos, lead, plastics, and many other toxic materials. He talked about story revealed in his book and the lessons to be learned from it. He gave the actions of the tobacco industry as an example. Professor Michaels responded to questions from members of the audience.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205879-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFamily Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act SigningPresident Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The Act gives the U.S. government broad regulatory power over cigarettes and other tobacco products. He also spoke about his own struggle to quit smoking, which he began as a teenager, and said the law would curb the ability of tobacco companies to market their products to children.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287211-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew Regulations on TobaccoSusan Heavey talked about the passage of new tobacco legislation by the Senate during the week that grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over regulating tobacco. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287004-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287004-4Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Regulation BillDrew Armstrong talked about the status of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. He talked about the background of the legislation and compared the House and Senate bills.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286815-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286815-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFinancial Impact of Substance AbuseJoseph Califano talked about the impact of substance abuse on local, state, and federal budgets. The total cost of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use cost all levels of government $468 billion in 2005, according to a study by the National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse. Mr. Califano talked about the study and its implications.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286649-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286649-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTHouse Speaker News ConferenceSpeaker Pelosi talked about bills that were debated in the House of Representatives. She spoke unfavorably about President Bush vetoing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) due to his disagreement with the tobacco tax increase that would pay for SCHIP. She talked about the Energy Bill that the House planned on voting on. She answered questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203038-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203038-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTReport on Drug Use by Young PeopleJohn Walters talked about a study on drug use by young people entitled "Monitoring the Future". He spoke about the rise in abuse of pharmaceutical medication and the decreased use of most drugs. He talked about anti-drug programs that have been implemented in different states. He answered calls from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202413-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202413-5Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTCigarette Tar and Nicotine RatingsWitnesses testified about the Food and Drug Administration's tar and nicotine rating system on cigarettes, claims made by tobacco companies based on the rating system, the accuracy of ratings, predictions about use of nicotine at various levels, and marketing practices. They also talked about the role of the Federal Trade Commission and jurisdiction over deceptive marketing of tobacco products.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202287-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202287-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [The Cigarette Century]Allan Brandt talked about his book, [The Cigarette Century: The Rise, Fall, and Deadly Persistence of the Product that Defined America], published by Basic Books. He described the life of the cigarette, a product that throughout its history has gained great social and political presence. From the fields of agriculture, medicine, and mass marketing to the halls of Congress the cigarette has become a greatly debated part of the lives of smokers and non-smokers alike. He showed slides of charts and photographs from his book. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197287-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197287-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco IssuesJeffrey Wigand was interviewed by remote connection about the legal practices of the tobacco industry and his own experience as Vice President of Research and Development at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197370-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197370-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Products RegulationWitnesses testified about legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products in order to keep tobacco manufacturers from enticing people to start smoking and to assist current smokers in quitting. Topics included mortality statistics from tobacco use, preventing children from starting to smoke, taxes on cigarettes, marketing campaigns, the question of free choice, and nicotine addiction.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196860-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196860-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTSecondhand Smoke ReportAfter introductions and a video-taped presentation, Surgeon General Richard Carmona announced his 670-page report, "The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke," that condemns secondhand smoke as a health hazard. Topics included the tens of thousands of persons in the U.S. who die as a result of exposure to passive smoke, children who breathe secondhand smoke at home, the risks of heart disease and lung cancer, and banning smoking in public places. He also responded to reporters' questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193178-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193178-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTPolitics of CancerJohn Seffrin, who also is president of the International Union against Cancer, talked about the politics of cancer. He noted the importance of public policy solutions and suggested the steps that doctors and advocates can take to influence public policy around the world. He also previewed the 2006 World Cancer Congress and the 13th World Conference on Tobacco and Health, both to be held in Washington this July. He also talked about prevention and early detection of cancer and the dangers of smoking. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193156-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193156-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [What's a Parent to Do?]Dr. Abraham talked about teen smoking and marijuana. He is a Nobel Peace Prize co-recipient and author of a new book, [What's A Parent To Do?: Straight Talk on Drugs And Alcohol], published by New Horizon Press. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184565-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184565-4Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTSurgeon General's Report on SmokingThe speakers talked about the negative impact of smoking on health. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. Slides were shown during the presentation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182027-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182027-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTDepictions of Smoking OnscreenWitnessed testified regarding the use of tobacco in motion pictures, and whether such portrayals lead to smoking among children and adolescents. Dr. Dalton presented a study on the subject. Other issues discussed included the desirability of government regulation, freedom of expression for filmmakers, and educational projects of governments and the motion picture industry.
A portion of the hearing contains language some might find offensive.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181803-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181803-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Regulation and Global Climate ChangeModerated by Mr. Lessner, the panelists argued that the Food and Drug Administration should not control tobacco sales and advertising. They also talked about the need for tort control and whether the government is responsible for protecting citizens to such a large extent. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions. Mowbray is the author of [Dangerous Diplomacy]. Brown is the author of [The Dark Side of Liberalism.]
Moderated by Ms. Dunlop, the next panel criticized environmentalists for causing alarm over global warming. They warned against false science and government control, especially in the individual states. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180230-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180230-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTState Use of Tobacco Settlement FundsThe witnesses testified about the ways in which states are using the $147 billion derived from a 1998 settlement agreement with the four largest tobacco companies. Topics included smoking prevention in children, education to stop smoking in adults, and repaying states the medical costs for smoking-related diseases.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179079-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179079-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFlorida Smoking Ballot InitiativeMs. Lauer participated via telephone to discuss Florida Amendment 6, a ballot measure that would ban smoking in public places. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
Mr. Hager served as guest host.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173346-5
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173346-5Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Legislation AnnouncementParticipants spoke to reporters about proposed regulations on tobacco sales that would require federal labeling and advertising guidelines. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170560-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170560-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco IndustryMr. Warner discussed his article in [Foreign Policy], a quarterly journal, on the tobacco industry. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169792-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169792-2Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTStates Use of Tobacco Settlement FundsMr. Dixon discussed the National Conference of State Legislatures' report on how states used the money they received from the tobacco settlement. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168166-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168166-4Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco RegulationAttorneys talked about tobacco advertising, free speech issues, and pending lawsuits against tobacco companies. They also responded to viewer comments and questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163918-2
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163918-2Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTOrgan DonationsSecretary Thompson spoke about a new national initiative for organ donations, as well as abortion and tobacco policy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163767-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163767-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTWomen and SmokingFollowing a release of a U.S. Surgeon General's report on the effects of smoking on women's health, experts talked about increasing rates of smoking among women, cessation rates, and personal experiences. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163683-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163683-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTBook Discussion on [A Question of Intent]David Kessler talked about his book, [A Question of Intent: A Great American Battle with a Deadly Industry], published by Public Affairs. He talked about how an investigation that he led of the tobacco industry by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration progressed to the classification of nicotine as a drug and the regulation of tobacco products in this country. He spoke about the investigation team's strategy in exposing that the tobacco industry had knowledge that nicotine was an addictive substance. He also talked about the tobacco industry's method of producing cigarettes and their marketing of tobacco products to children and nonsmokers. After his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.
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info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162668-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Product RegulationCongressmen and others spoke to reporters about legislation designed to grant the Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco products. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163198-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163198-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Reduction ProgramsWitnesses testified about effective tobacco reduction programs and the use of tobacco revenues from state settlements with the tobacco industry. Among the issues they addressed were reducing children's exposure to tobacco products, appropriate uses for revenue from the tobacco settlement, and tobacco industry marketing practices.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159598-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159598-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTHealth CarePresident Clinton spoke to reporters about a decision by tobacco companies to accept some regulation of tobacco by the FDA. He also announced that the life of the Medicare trust fund had been extended. He warned, however, that more effort must be made to extend the life of the system even longer.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155699-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155699-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe Tobacco IndustryNick Brookes talked about the tobacco industry's efforts to be more open about the dangers of smoking and about its efforts to curb teen smoking. He said that critics of the industry had been too skeptical of these efforts and had resisted efforts which could have helped solve problems associated with tobacco. After his comments he answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154631-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154631-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTAnti-Tobacco LobbyingRepresentatives from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids talked about the history of tobacco and its uses, and about methods of lobbying against tobacco. They described tobacco as a dangerous product with special legislative advantages and not enough federal regulation. After their lectures they answered questions from the students.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154531-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154531-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTNews ReviewMr. Leubsdorf talked about the Mobile-Exxon merger, the Northern Ireland peace process, tobacco regulation and other current news events. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153872-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153872-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTTobacco Tax LegislationSenator Lautenberg talked about tobacco tax legislation and a possible increase in the tobacco tax. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152956-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152956-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTU.S. Cancer RatesParticipants talked to reporters about new data on cancer rates in the U.S. They gave statistics about the decline of incidents and deaths related to cancer. They attributed the decline in the mortality rate to the decrease in adult tobacco use and stressed that tobacco companies must stop targeting children for tobacco use. After their prepared remarks they took questions from reporters.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122643-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122643-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTSenate Minority Leader News ConferenceSenator Daschle and Rep. Gephardt held a news conference to discuss recent defeats of Democrat-sponsored issues, including the tobacco legislation in the Senate, and campaign finance reform in the House. Both put the blame for the defeats squarely on the Republican leadership.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107433-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107433-1Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT